A Finnish postcrosser requested a black & white postcard that tells a story. I sent her this one, which I picked up several years ago at the Johnstown Flood Museum in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. In 1889 Johnstown was the site of a catastrophic flood, caused by the failure of the South Fork Dam, located about 14 miles from the town. Some 2200 people died in the flood. This card, from c. 1888, shows members of the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club with guests on a summer day. It's an odd photo. Almost everyone in it has an enigmatic expression.
Friday, April 24, 2009
what a story
A Finnish postcrosser requested a black & white postcard that tells a story. I sent her this one, which I picked up several years ago at the Johnstown Flood Museum in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. In 1889 Johnstown was the site of a catastrophic flood, caused by the failure of the South Fork Dam, located about 14 miles from the town. Some 2200 people died in the flood. This card, from c. 1888, shows members of the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club with guests on a summer day. It's an odd photo. Almost everyone in it has an enigmatic expression.
